Cybex Arc Trainer vs. Elliptical

We get asked all the time..."What is the difference between an Arc Trainer and an Elliptical?" Here is a video that Dr. Paul Juris, Director of Cybex Research Institute, created explaining the difference between the Arc Trainer and the Elliptical.
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[@paulaperrin5020]

The Arc Trainer is by FAR my favorite machine at my gym. I like the idea of the elliptical, but after about 10 minutes, my knees start to scream. I can go for 40 interval minutes on the Arc and have ZERO problems, so I can stay on longer and get more benefit. Thank you for a brilliant machine!

[@stuartknight2174]

Ive used them all .... and this is by far the best machine i have ever used !

[@Cybexintl]

Glad that you like the Arc Trainer, Stuart! If you're interested, try some of our workouts in the Cybex Workout Center. Many of them use the Arc Trainer: go.cybexintl.com/workout-center

[@jhezy2000]

True it is because it gives you resistance in your upper body more than the elliptical

[@SpiritualPsychDecoder]

Stuart Knight Peace! I loveeee the arc machine!!! It literally works everything. Love handles, stomach, arms , thighs, legs etc

[@wendyokoopa7692]

Same here

[@calisongbird]

Harts Hauling how does it provide an upper body workout? I don’t see moving handles in this video, the arms are stationary on the machine.

[@threnners]

I really wish you guys made a home use version of the lower body arc trainer that was actually affordable. I can't even afford the refurbed ones.

[@FrostyCoug]

I believe that one applies the Forward Motion on the elliptical only during initial start-up. When the machine is up to speed, there's a great deal of inertia which takes care of that forward motion. Of course, someone could try go out of his was and keep pushing forward throughout the routine, but that would feel very unnatural. When I do the elliptical, the only burn comes from the quads.

[@lisaholder1]

I had knee surgery a few months ago. I normally use the elliptical, but today I tried the ARc trainer. I loved it. The arc trainer bothered my knee in the beginning because I was attempting to mimic the elliptical movement. When I adjusted the way I moved it actually felt better. The arc trainer is definately a new part of my workout.

[@cherylwynn3459]

I used the arc for the first time today.. I love it. I burned calories so fast on it.. Hopefully I can keep it up and reach my weight goal

[@Cybexintl]

Great work, Cheryl! It's a process - you'll get there!

[@reygelrobles5071]

@@Cybexintl do you have a residential grade arc trainer that can fit in a basement of a house?

[@naposthecavalierkingcharles]

You guys need to sponsor Parker Valby (after she turns pro). She has given the arc trainer credit for turning her into superwoman who destroys all competition except for Kaitlyn Touhey.

[@MrMarky2007]

Being able to set the stride length and resistance is great.Best cardio/leg work ever !

[@WatchingPlanesnbirds]

I am always on this machine. Love it. I sweat like mad. I am looking for the home version but there are none available. Cybex should consider the home use version. I would definitely purchase it.

[@Cybexintl]

While we don't make a specific home version, we do sell Arc Trainers to many people who use them in their homes. Please contact us and we'll see what the best route for you may be! go.cybexintl.com/contact-us

[@unogazzy84]

I love this machine. I don't have it on my normal gym but it's located at another gym which I'm not a member at. The gym is awefully expensive, have very few weight plates (pathetic low amount actually), lacks equipment like benches, space to workout and have far too many machines (it's good to have many cardio machines). There is a machine for every muscle in the body and what I have learned is that free weights is the best way to increase muscle growth. The gym where this machine is located has a special offer every year. You can train for 1 week for free when the gym is manned. And every year I use that offer :) My personal record is 65 minutes at resistance level 35 and incline level 8 to 10.

[@JustDancinThruLife]

Cybex Arc Trainer 750AT has two hand holds that move with the legs. There is also places to hold to keep arms static if you want.

[@onefoot7]

True, my runners knee feels great on this thing...

[@kronneth]

The Planet Fitness gym's in my area have a mix of treadmills, elliptical, bicycles...they have quite a few Cybex 750A's. I love the Cybex hill programs at level 10 for an hour = awesome! The simulated hill climbing experience on the Cybex is the closest to mountain running/climbing I have come to on any device. Only thing it doesn't do, simulate the downhill experience ;D

[@ps6590]

Love it! I got a chance to use this at an apartment complex, felt really good. I definitely noticed the difference between this and previously using an elliptical. I know that exact pain that was referenced with the use of the elliptical. I didn’t feel it with this machine. Very well thought out.

[@caperchick78]

I LOVE the Arc Trainer. Unfortunately not a single gym here in the north has one. It drives me crazy. I cannot use the elliptical because it hurts my knees. I have since joined aqua aerobics, and love those classes. If I could afford an Arc Trainer I would totally buy one for use at home. I saw such great results - and rather quickly - when I worked out on the AT.

[@kimbehr6653]

I have really started shedding the pounds since I started using the Arc Trainer. II feel like by the various settings I can get a really good workout.

[@Steven22453]

These machines are SO effective. You can change the incline and resistance to many different levels which enables you to incorporate variety into your workout. I highly recommend them.

[@CoryHofmann]

Lowering the incline will reduce the range of motion at your hip and knee.

[@JoeNocella]

I used this today. Great machine!

[@MrGlendale111]

Is there some reason that Planet Fitness is about it for the Arc Trainer. The other big gym chains don't seem to have them. Just the elipticals

[@zrobotxrobot8562]

I use the arc trainer at planet fitness its legit and you will see results but you have to be consistent with it.

[@caperchick78]

An old post, so sorry for late response but for anyone else with the same question. Adjust the incline. You can adjust it so it feels almost like a x-country ski to a run to a climb. I would vary the incline throughout my workouts to really burn more calories.

[@becomingjudea6726]

Is there any upper body movement on the Arc? Do any of the models offer this option? Or do the arms remain static?

[@AbsoluteMdot]

Arc trainer is the best!

[@doumkatekz]

I tried both at my gym last night and it felt like the arc trainer was placing more strain on my knees than the elliptical (walking on the tredmill they feel fine). On the arc trainer part of the problem was the steps felt very high so my knee had to lift up pretty high each time. I'm 5'4. Maybe it's a stride thing? Is there usually a way to adjust it?

[@AJCiti]

I love this machine

[@paulsolon6229]

Looks to be smarter machine Tomorrow I will test both. Want to save my knees

[@danieldunstone6128]

Also elliptical have arm movements, and arch trainer is training you for up hills

[@davidperkovic6789]

Any elliptical is NOT a natural movement of your legs and they no where near mimic the natural movement that you would do if you were to be running or walking outside without a machine.

[@calisongbird]

But running can stress the knees too. All joints, in fact, because of the force of coming down from an airborne position.

[@LadyOfWordz]

uh Oh Ok...I did feel my knees were bothering from the elliptical and with the arc trainer i wouldn't bother with it b/c i thought it was the same thing and after using it one time i was curious to know the actual benefits of it..i like the programs but..i need more insight

[@kasimirb5155]

Looks excellent. Availability in Germany?

[@Cybexintl]

It is available in Germany! Our international distributor in Germany is MoveToLive: www.movetolive.de/ We have worked with them for years, and believe they create some of the best customer service experiences in the industry.

[@mam787]

i am looking for something that really activate glutes . i would like to have testimony about this machine for the specific glutes . thank you

[@afm2105]

Does an incline elliptical also stress the knees?

[@MOMMYDIVA39]

Amazing

[@CRASS2047]

So instead of using muscles to move the plate forward, you’re only pushing down and back. Less stress, less work , less results.

[@tommydeluca2120]

Nah. Stress on the body does not equate to increased oxygen consumption/calorie burn. The only thing stress means is that a joint, tendon, muscle, or bone is being pressed on, stretched, or used in any way INCORRECTLY. More stress means less exertion during future workouts, and therefore, less results.

[@monkeyb1820]

arc is a much better workout than the typical elliptical.

[@prashantraikar7813]

This is my fav machine in my gold's gym

[@kronoloko]

how are compared to concept2 in burning calories per hour, i want to try.

[@goodcosmo]

Perfect for Christmas present. Now just where to put it?

[@JohnSmith-bk1wu]

ok

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[@paulroberts2439]

Does this have an electric motor? More importantly, does it have a Belt Drive? I can't use treadmills for this reason due to a health issue.

[@taxol2]

Cybex arc simply the best. But the price extremely expensive compared to others

[@monkeyb1820]

I see good deals on used ones--but they're like 400lbs, not easy to move.

[@tuncaymirik9135]

Which cardio is best for fat loss?

[@jamesmcfadden8708]

Cybex, I started using this machine a week or so ago, I always enter my weight into program(right now I'm at 253) I did 35 minutes on it today on 30 to 50 resistance, and 5 to 10 on incline, varying both. The computer had me at 501 calories burned, is this accurate?

[@GlaciusDreams]

In case you're still wondering or somehow see this, that estimate is reasonable based on the numbers you gave and activity performed.

[@stevenphillips2446]

Awesome.. I love it..

[@dhavebur]

I would love to have one at home, but why are them so freaking expensive ? I mean, they cost more than a new car.

[@lealdragon]

Does it have arm exercise?

[@monkeyb1820]

there is a model that works the arms, and the other model does not have moving arm poles.

[@t.l1357]

Still my favorite machine. I want to buy one but they are still over $1000 :(

[@sicco-v9z]

This movie is made 11 years ago.

[@SamA-xu9gy]

İs there any new for this machine ?

[@The_Conspiracy_Analyst]

Wow it's just a stairmaster. You're about 30 years too late buddy